Assessment

Task 1
Develop workplace policies
and procedures for
sustainability
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 Table of Content

Student Declaration................................................................................................................................................2
Task 1 – Knowledge Questionnaire................................................................................................5
Question 1...................................................................................................................................................................7
Question 2...................................................................................................................................................................7
Question 3...................................................................................................................................................................7
Question 4...................................................................................................................................................................8
Question 5...................................................................................................................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................................................9
Appendix 1 –Useful Links...................................................................................................................9
Legislations and Regulations...............................................................................................................................9

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 Task 1 – Knowledge Questionnaire
What is this
assessment task
about?
What do I need to do
to complete this task
satisfactorily?
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Task summary and instructions
This assessment is a written questionnaire with a mix of objective and
subjective questions.
The questionnaire is designed to meet the knowledge required to
meet the unit requirements safely and effectively.
The questions focus on the knowledge evidence required for this unit
of competency:
 Australian and international standards relating to corporate
sustainability
 environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes
of practice applicable to organisation
 internal and external sources of information and their use in
planning and developing organisational sustainability policies and
procedures
 elements required for the development of organisational
sustainability policies and processes including:
o agreed outcomes of the policy and procedures
o policy timeframes and costs
o performance indicators
o activities to be undertaken
o assigned responsibilities
o record keeping, review and improvement processes
o common sustainability issues with organisational systems
and procedures
o typical barriers to implementing policies and procedures in
an organisation and possible strategies to address them.
Your assessor will be looking for demonstrated evidence of your
ability to answer the questions satisfactorily, follow instructions,
conduct online research and review real or simulated business
documentation as instructed.
 submit your answers to the questions within the set timeframe,
 answer all questions as instructed,
 answer all questions using your own words and reference any
sources appropriately,
 all questions must be answered satisfactorily.
It is advisable to:
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 review the questions carefully,

 answer the questions using online research and the learning
material provided for the unit and by reviewing real or simulated
relevant business documentation (such as policies and
procedures),
 further research the topics addressed in each question.

Specifications You must submit to GOALS the

 assessment coversheet,
 answers to all questions,
 references.

Resources and • computer with Internet access,

equipment • access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software,
• learning material.
Re-submission You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor.
opportunities The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the
requirements of each part of this task. If any parts of the task are not
satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide
you with written feedback along with guidance on what you must
undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment
attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date. You have the
right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that
you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds
for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior
to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task
or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when
attempting any part of the task.

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 Answer all the questions below:
Question 1
List and briefly outline three Australian and international standards relating to corporate
sustainability. (20 – 30 words each)

Question 2
Think about an organisation that you are familiar with, what is the environmental or
sustainability legislation, regulations and code of practice that is applicable to the
organisation?

List and describe three (30-50 words/description)

Environmental or sustainability
legislation, regulations and code of Brief description
practice

Question 3
Identify and list 2 internal and 2 external sources of information that can assist when
developing sustainability policy and procedures for an organisation.

Outline how they can be used when developing a sustainability policy. (30-50 words)

Sources of information:
 Internal:
 External:

Application in policy development:

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 Question 4
Write a brief explanation of the elements required for the development of organisational
sustainability policies and processes listed in the table below. (30 – 40 words each)

Element Explanation
agreed outcomes of the
policy and procedures

policy timeframes and costs

performance indicators

activities to be undertaken

assigned responsibilities

record keeping, review and

improvement processes

common sustainability
issues with organisational
systems and procedures

Question 5
Explain your approach for each of the following barriers and challenges when
implementing policies and procedures inside an organisation:

Challenge Response
An employee does not
believe the new policy will
be a benefit to the
workplace. They believe the
current process is working
well

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 Employees avoid using the
new policy as they found it
too complicated

Lack of resource allocation

by management caused
issues in updating most of
the policies and procedures

References

Please include your references below:

(Please refer to this referencing guide if needed or speak to your trainer for any specific referencing
requirements for this assessment)

Appendix 1 –Useful Links

Legislations and Regulations

 Standards Australia: https://www.standards.org.au/

 International Organisation for Standardisation: https://www.iso.org/home.html

 Environmental Act: https://www.environment.gov.au/epbc

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-us/legislation/acts-administered-by-epa

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 www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/publications/publication/2013/december/1558
www.environment.gov.au/about-us/legislation

 Sustainability Victoria: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/

 Business Victoria: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/marketing-and-sales/sustainable-business/

environmental-sustainability-hub

 Energy Savers: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-

save-you-money/how-energy-efficient-light

 Sustainability facts: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/.../content/pdf/sustainability_facts.pdf

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